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Reviews

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Grade

Style

Surface Area

Small

Terrain

Flat

Width

20

Cutting Inches

Power

Grade

Mid-Grade

Style

Reel

Surface Area

Small Home

Terrain

Flat

Width

20 Cutting Inches

Power

Briggs & Stratton

Product Video Disclaimer: "PED is not responsible for any variances from the product in this video and the item you purchase. Please review all product specs prior to purchase."

Features

Features

Same Technology Used By Golf Courses Worldwide

Delivers a healthier lawn that looks like a finely manicured golf course

Makes clean, sharp cuts like a pair of scissors

140cc Briggs & Stratton 550ex OHC 4-Cycle Engine

Lightweight, yet powerful; reduced vibration and quieter operation

Hassle-free ReadyStart® starting system - no prime, no choke

Heavy-Duty Belt & Chain Drive System

No pushing - it's a self-propelled reel mower

Simple hand lever engagement

Provides variable speed mowing for all conditions

9-Inch Deep Tread Drive Roller

Extra-wide, textured surface provides excellent traction

Propels the mower while protecting your lawn

20-Inch Cutting Width

5-blade, heat-treated high carbon steel mower reel

Adjustable cutting height from 1/4" to 1-7/8"

Top access for blade and bed-knife adjustment

Extra Large 2-Bushel Grass Catcher

Durable high-density polyethylene design

Specifications

Engine

Engine Brand

Briggs & Stratton

Starting System

Recoil Start

Engine Cycle

4-Cycle

CC

140 CCs

Fuel Tank Size

0.2 Gallons

Engine Cylinders

1 Cylinder

Oil Filter

No

Torque

5.5 Lbs

Consumer Engine Warranty

2 Years

Commercial Engine Warranty

1 Year

Deck

Blades

5 Blades

Deck Positions

7 Positions

Cutting Width

20 Inches

Cutting Height

0.25-1.875 Inches

Drive

Speeds

Variable

Maximum Speed

3 MPH

Drive System

Self-Propelled

Overview

Weight

143 Pounds

Consumer Warranty

2 Years

Commercial Warranty

1 Year

Grade

Style

Surface Area

Small

Terrain

Flat

Width

20

Cutting Inches

Power

Grade

Mid-Grade

Style

Reel

Surface Area

Small Home

Terrain

Flat

Width

20 Cutting Inches

Power

Briggs & Stratton

Product Video Disclaimer: "PED is not responsible for any variances from the product in this video and the item you purchase. Please review all product specs prior to purchase."

Features

Features

Same Technology Used By Golf Courses Worldwide

Delivers a healthier lawn that looks like a finely manicured golf course

Makes clean, sharp cuts like a pair of scissors

140cc Briggs & Stratton 550ex OHC 4-Cycle Engine

Lightweight, yet powerful; reduced vibration and quieter operation

Hassle-free ReadyStart® starting system - no prime, no choke

Heavy-Duty Belt & Chain Drive System

No pushing - it's a self-propelled reel mower

Simple hand lever engagement

Provides variable speed mowing for all conditions

9-Inch Deep Tread Drive Roller

Extra-wide, textured surface provides excellent traction

Propels the mower while protecting your lawn

20-Inch Cutting Width

5-blade, heat-treated high carbon steel mower reel

Adjustable cutting height from 1/4" to 1-7/8"

Top access for blade and bed-knife adjustment

Extra Large 2-Bushel Grass Catcher

Durable high-density polyethylene design

Specifications

Engine

Engine Brand

Briggs & Stratton

Starting System

Recoil Start

Engine Cycle

4-Cycle

CC

140 CCs

Fuel Tank Size

0.2 Gallons

Engine Cylinders

1 Cylinder

Oil Filter

No

Torque

5.5 Lbs

Consumer Engine Warranty

2 Years

Commercial Engine Warranty

1 Year

Deck

Blades

5 Blades

Deck Positions

7 Positions

Cutting Width

20 Inches

Cutting Height

0.25-1.875 Inches

Drive

Speeds

Variable

Maximum Speed

3 MPH

Drive System

Self-Propelled

Overview

Weight

143 Pounds

Consumer Warranty

2 Years

Commercial Warranty

1 Year

Product Specs

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Specifications

Engine

Engine Brand

Briggs & Stratton

Starting System

Recoil Start

Engine Cycle

4-Cycle

CC

140 CCs

Fuel Tank Size

0.2 Gallons

Engine Cylinders

1 Cylinder

Oil Filter

No

Torque

5.5 Lbs

Consumer Engine Warranty

2 Years

Commercial Engine Warranty

1 Year

Deck

Blades

5 Blades

Deck Positions

7 Positions

Cutting Width

20 Inches

Cutting Height

0.25-1.875 Inches

Drive

Speeds

Variable

Maximum Speed

3 MPH

Drive System

Self-Propelled

Overview

Weight

143 Pounds

Consumer Warranty

2 Years

Commercial Warranty

1 Year

Reviews

(2)

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California Trimmer RL205H-BS550 Reviews & Ratings

Product Q&A

(3)

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Search Product Q&A's Answered by Jose, the Lawn Mower Expert

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Jose - how hard is it to push this mower? Looks pretty heavy from the spec's.

Neil

from Illinois

November 10, 2015

Answer

Neil - California Trimmer reel mowers are designed to make the operation as smooth and easy as possible. There is a drive roller on the mower that propels the mower forward using a deep-tread, no-slip covering that protects the grass and provides tremendous traction. If you need to operate the cutting reel without forward movement, you can simply raise the roller off the ground and take advantage of the mower’s unique “freewheeling” feature – perfect for cutting under shrubs and in tight spaces.

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Jose - Will this mower cut wet grass?

Chris

from Wisconsin

November 10, 2015

Answer

Chris - YES, a 5-reel model should be effective for most types of wet grass. To be honest, a California Trimmer reel lawnmower should never be used to cut dry grass. Cutting dry grass can cause an excessive amount of friction, which will cause the blades on the reel and the cutter bar to heat up, and can cause warping of the cutter bar. The moisture in the grass provides lubrication for the cutter bar and the reel.

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Jose - I'm not sure if I should be using a 5-blade or a 7-blade mower for my lawn. What's the difference?

Dave

from Illinois

November 10, 2015

Answer

Dave - generally speaking, a 7-blade reel is best suited for cutting bermuda, tiff, bent grass and zoysia. The 5-blade reel is best suited for cutting wet grass or areas that have a great amount of moisture (rain). The prevailing rule: the tougher the grass and the finer the cut you want, the more you want the 7-blade; the wetter the grass, the taller the grass, the chunkier the lawn, the more you want the 5-blade.